Two taxi companies in Kyoto will use the TPRS system
Tokyo – Yokohama Rubber Co. has begun field trials of its new Tire Pressure Remote Access System (TPRS) that enables remote monitoring of tire condition.
The system, developed by Yokohama, involves an air pressure sensor attached to the inner surface of tires and will be tested in taxis operated by the two companies in Kyoto prefecture, the tire maker announced on June 20.
The tests, which began in May with Kyoto Taxi Co. Ltd and Koshin Taxi Co., aim to verify the effect of TPRS technology on the safety and economic operation of taxi fleets.
The technology, which provides data on tire air pressure, temperature and vehicle location, is said to “significantly reduce” the time spent checking tires at the start of each day and logs tire pressure data. ‘air.
It also allows early detection of slow punctures that cause progressive air leaks.
In addition, the system’s ability to detect tire anomalies in real time can help prevent accidents.
The system transmits detection data to a cloud server, allowing the taxi company’s fleet managers and Yokohama Rubber’s sales offices to monitor tire pressure.
Unlike the conventional valve-type TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system), the air pressure sensor attached to the inner surface of the tires can be used on a wide variety of vehicles and wheels as a spare part. can be used with any type of wheel.
